Town News Briefing

June 16, 2006

OLD LYME

`Late Nite Catechism'

Show Scheduled

OLD LYME -- The show ``Late Nite Catechism,'' presented by the Paradis family, will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 24 at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, in memory of Ginny Paradis, a former parishioner of the church.

In addition to this funny, interactive one-woman show, there will be refreshments at intermission and music provided by professional musician Christian Paradis. The New York Times declared "Late Nite Catechism" speaks to an audience much broader than the membership of any one church. For tickets, which are available at $30 and $40, call 860-434-1669 or visit latenitecatechism.com.

Proceeds benefit the new building fund.

KILLINGWORTH

Voters To Choose New School Board Member

KILLINGWORTH -- Voters will elect a new member of the Region 17 Board of Education at a town meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the all-purpose room at Killingworth Elementary School.

The board member elected Monday will serve the unexpired term of Mary Withington ending in November 2009. Withington, a Democrat elected last November, resigned from the board last month.

The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee is expected to nominate John O'Leary for the board vacancy. O'Leary, a seven-year resident and parent of two students at the elementary school, works at the Yale University School of Medicine and has participated in several school-related volunteer activities. Town Republicans have not announced a candidate for the board seat.

AREAWIDE

Birdhouse Event

To Be Fundraiser

Northern Middlesex Habitat for Humanity is kicking off the summer with the first annual Home Tweet Home contest and fundraiser.

Adults, youths, artists and designers of all ages are invited to take part by purchasing a birdhouse kit to build and decorate. All those who purchase kits are invited to enter their birdhouses in the Home Tweet Home contest. Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories.

Groups, businesses and individuals are encouraged to purchase a kit for $20 and contribute a one-of-a-kind birdhouse for the contest from noon to 2 p.m. June 24 at the South Green in Middletown All entries will be returned after the contest.

Decorated birdhouses may be dropped off at the Habitat for Humanity office during the week of June 19. Call before dropping off to be sure someone is in the office, and birdhouses can be picked up after the contest on the week of June 26. Contest entries may also be dropped off at the South Green on June 24 before 2 p.m.

To purchase a birdhouse kit, call the office at 860-343-9179 or habita@sbcglobal.net.

middletown

Four Accused In Fight

Scheduled For Court

MIDDLETOWN -- Four men arrested in connection with a brawl outside a downtown restaurant are scheduled to appear Monday in Superior Court.

Salvatore Boscarino, 26, of Cromwell, Frank Petracca, 25, of East Hampton, and Steve Morello, 25, and Sammy Bajraktarevic, 42, both of Middletown, were each charged with breach of peace in connection with the fight early Sunday outside Luce Restaurant, 98 Washington St. Bajraktarevic is owner of the restaurant.

Middletown police Lt. Margaret Liseo said the incident about 1:50 a.m. stemmed from a dispute about a car that was towed from the parking lot where patrons of the restaurant park.

MIDDLETOWN

Clinic To Administer

Rabies Vaccinations

MIDDLETOWN --The city health department, in cooperation with the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, will hold a rabies vaccination clinic Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at South District Firehouse on Randolph Road.

There are no residency requirements and the event will be held rain or shine.

All dog and cats -- 3 months of age or older -- must be vaccinated against rabies.

The fee is $15 per animal, cash only. Pet owners who are on public assistance are permitted to have one animal vaccinated at no charge by showing their state public assistance identification card to the clinic coordinator. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.

Written proof, with a valid rabies certificate or dog license showing a prior vaccination, must be presented to qualify for a three-year vaccination.

For more information, call 860-344-3482.

MIDDLETOWN

Summer Camp

For Ages 4 To 13

MIDDLETOWN -- Excellent Way Ministries, 120 Washington St., will hold the Kids International Development Center summer camp now through Aug. 25.

The camp offers field trips, crafts, swimming and more for boys and girls aged 4 to 13.

For more information, an application and rates, call 860-346-1450.

MIDDLETOWN

Art Cooperative

Plans Exhibition

MIDDLETOWN -- NOMA, the city art cooperative, 648 Main St., will hold an exhibition, Summer in the City, from June 29 to Aug. 13.

The public is invited to a reception June 30 from 6 to 11 p.m. Music will be provided by Two Big Guns from 7 to 11 p.m. A $5 donation is expected at the door.